Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, No Hard Feelings is a racy, offbeat comedy that blends raunchy humor with surprising heart. Loosely inspired by a real Craigslist ad, the film plays with the conventions of teen sex comedies—only this time, it’s the adult who needs to grow up.
Jennifer Lawrence stars as Maddie, a sharp-tongued, financially struggling woman in Montauk who’s about to lose her childhood home. Desperate for money, she responds to an unusual job listing from wealthy helicopter parents: date their shy, awkward 19-year-old son, Percy (Andrew Barth Feldman), to “bring him out of his shell” before he leaves for college.
Lawrence is in her comedic element here—bold, self-deprecating, and refreshingly unfiltered. She throws herself into the physical comedy with fearless abandon, but also gives Maddie layers of vulnerability beneath her tough, sarcastic exterior. Feldman is a revelation as Percy: sweet, awkward, and completely believable as a sheltered teenager trying to make sense of growing up in an emotionally distant world.
What could have been a crass or one-joke premise instead turns into a surprisingly warm, odd-couple story about unlikely friendship, generational disconnect, and emotional awakening. The film finds humor in its absurd setup but doesn’t shy away from the deeper loneliness driving both characters.
The chemistry between Lawrence and Feldman works precisely because it doesn’t lean into romance—instead, it embraces discomfort, emotional honesty, and the weirdness of learning to connect. The script is brisk and witty, peppered with sharp one-liners and awkwardly endearing moments.
No Hard Feelings is raunchy and ridiculous, yes—but it’s also unexpectedly tender.
Bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt—No Hard Feelings is a comedy with both bite and soul, anchored by Jennifer Lawrence’s fearless charm.
